And here we are in Bangor marina outside Belfast Followed by a day trip to Belfast, with a little maritime history. While there is no Titanic hereabouts there is the Titanic’s handmaiden – the Nomadic. Her job was to ferry the passengers to and from the Titanic and Olympic liners which could not get into … Continue reading
Storm Glider Goes North 4: Dún Laoghaire to Ardglass, Northern Ireland (marina pontoon)
It’s a narrow, buoyed way in to Ardglass marina Which opens out to enclose the marina pontoons Instead, we shopped at Milligans – an independent, well stocked supermarket a short walk up from the front. Remember independent supermarkets in the UK?
Storm Glider Goes North 3: Rosslare to Arklow (marina pontoon) to Dún Laoghaire (marina pontoon)
Welcome to Arklow. Nice marina showers!!! (best not to count the days) And the kind manager gave us lift to the petrol station for more diesel (something you should know about relocating a sailing yacht over Easter). Here we are alongside the easy-to-access river pontoons – looked a bit tight in the marina basin. Large … Continue reading
Storm Glider Goes North 2: Across St George’s Channel from Dale to Rosslare, Ireland (anchorage)
Some motor-sailing from a to b. Tuskar Rock lighthouse A wonderful welcome from the folks in Rosslare after we first peered into Wexford Harbour and hastily changed our minds. We anchored off Rosslare by the three public mooring buoys. Just look at the ‘warm’ setting sun, it could be the riviera, really😉 And so, for … Continue reading
Storm Glider Goes North 1: Portishead (marina) to Oxwich Bay (overnight anchorage) to Dale (overnight mooring) Milford Haven
Portishead sea lock is the somewhat daunting exit and entry point for yachts using Portishead Marina. Fortunately there is a floating pontoon inside the lock to make tying up and managing your ropes a whole lot easier. You are strictly monitored and controlled by the lock keeper far above! As you can see this … Continue reading
Aberfoyle Lodge, Wamba Tea Estate, Honde Valley
Follow this link or click any of the pictures: Memories of Honde Valley, Wamba tea estate and Aberfoyle Lodge